Background Knowledge
What is a seismograph?
A seismograph is a machine that records the shaking of the ground.
What does Direct Relief do?
help people in natural disasters.
When was The Big One published?
2020
Why do geologists use microscopes?
It helps find how old layers of dirt are.
What is the color of Direct Relief's logo?
orange and white
Who wrote "The Big One"?
Elizabeth Rusch
Where is the Cascadian Subduction Zone?
Pacific Northwest, or near Oregon
How many states is Direct Relief active in?
All 50
Who is the main scientist in the book?
Brian Atwater
What is the predicted magnitude of the next earthquake in the Cascadian Subduction Zone?
around 9.0
What does Direct Relief rapidy supply to people?
Medical supply kits
How often do earthquakes happen in the Cascadian Subdution Zone?
every 300-400 years
Who wrote the article “Similar quake disaster once struck state" ?
Kathy George
What award did Direct Relief win?
Seoul Peace Prize
When did the last earthquake occur in the subduction zone?
January 26, 1700